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POOL

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Pool.

How to pronounce pool:

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Pool - as a noun

An excavation that is (usually) filled with water

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
excavation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A small lake

Example: "The pond was too small for sailing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pond
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An organization of people or resources that can be shared

Example: "A car pool"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organisationorganization
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An association of companies for some definite purpose

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consortiumsyndicate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
association
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any communal combination of funds

Example: "Everyone contributed to the pool"

A small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid

Example: "There were puddles of muddy water in the road after the rain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puddle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body of waterwater
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The combined stakes of the betters

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kitty

Something resembling a pool of liquid

Example: "He stood in a pool of light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puddle

Any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pocket billiards
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
table game
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pool - as a verb

Combine into a common fund

Example: "We pooled resources"

Join or form a pool of people

Example Sentences

"We went for a swim in the pool."
"He jumped into the pool with a splash."
"They drained the pool for maintenance."
"During the heatwave, everyone sought refuge in the community pool."
"The kids had a great time playing in the pool."
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Word Game Points

Is POOL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pool is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POOL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is POOL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pool is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POOL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is POOL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pool is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POOL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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